The City of Statesboro is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Downtown Live Concert Series. Downtown Live will run from April through September with a total of eight concerts taking place on select Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. The concerts will be held on East Main Street in front of the Bulloch County Courthouse and are open to the public.
Downtown Live will kick off on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with The Tams, an Atlanta-based group that has thrilled audiences for over 50 years. Known for their 60s and 70s chart-topping hits including “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy” and “What Kind of Fool,” the Tams bring an unforgettable blend of beach music and smooth soul that appeals to people of all ages.
On May 2, Papa Sol will entertain the crowds on the courthouse lawn with a musical fusion that blends funk, reggae, country, blues, rock and roll, jazz and country music. With so many genres covered by the seven member band, the music is sure to entertain a variety of attendees.
Liquid Pleasure has brought audiences to their feet for over five decades. With crowd-pleasing covers of modern groups like The Black Eyed Peas and Outkast to Motown staples like The Temptations and The Supremes, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. They will return for the second year in a row for our Downtown Live Concert Series. Their performance will be on May 30.
On June 13, The Dukes of Country will take the stage to delight the crowds with a mixture of country music from past decades. The band transforms into characters from the time period and perform 70s, 80s, & 90s country hits.
The Swingin’ Medallions will take the stage on June 27 with their signature high-energy beach music style. A southern tradition since 1962, the band was made famous by their hit album “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love” in 1966 and has been rocking and shagging ever since, adding some new members along the way.
Downtown Live will present a sixth show on July 11, with The Maxx Band. Their seven-member group performs classic oldies along with hot songs from today’s pop music. Their energetic sound and choreography will be a great addition to the concert series.
August 8 will bring The Fantasy Band to the stage. Known as “The Carolinas' Most Entertaining Party Band,” the group will perform a variety of beach music, Motown, funk, soul and smooth R&B. They have been performing together for over 20 years.
The Downtown Live Concert Series will close out the year on September 12 with local country artist, Cole Goodwin. Voted Savannah’s Best Country Artist in 2023, Goodwin has become a well-known artist in the low country.
Grab your dancing shoes and lawn chair and join the fun in Downtown Statesboro this summer. Admission to the concerts is open to the public. Food trucks and beverage vendors will open at 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event with several downtown restaurants also within walking distance of the concert stage.
Downtown Live is a family-friendly event for all ages. For more information, visit www.downtownlivestatesboro.com and follow the series on Facebook and Instagram Statesboro Downtown Live Concert Series.
The Downtown Live Statesboro Concert Series is presented by the City of Statesboro and Bulloch Solutions with the support of community partners including Visit Statesboro, the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, and the Averitt Center for the Arts.
